Wiang Kao District
| Wiang Kao เวียงเก่า | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Khon Kaen Province | |
| Coordinates: 16°40′43″N 102°17′40″E / 16.67861°N 102.29444°ECoordinates: 16°40′43″N 102°17′40″E / 16.67861°N 102.29444°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Khon Kaen |
| Seat | Nai Mueang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 286.0 km2 (110.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 19,750 |
| • Density | 69.1/km2 (179/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 40140 |
| Geocode | 4029 |
Wiang Kao (Thai: เวียงเก่า, pronounced [wīa̯ŋ kàw]) is a district (Amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was created by splitting 3 tambon from Phu Wiang district. Its creation became effective on May 1, 2006.[1]
Following a decision by the Thai government on May 15, 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were to be upgraded to full districts.[2] With the publishing in the Royal Gazette on August 24 the upgrade became official.[3]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Na Kham, Phu Wiang, Chum Phae and Si Chomphu.
The district is located within the Phu Wiang mountains, parts of it within the Phu Wiang National Park. In 1976 dinosaur fossils were discovered within the area of the district. Since 2001 the discovery sites are accessible in the Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 36 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nai Mueang | ในเมือง | 15 | 8,957 | |
| 2. | Mueang Kao Phatthana | เมืองเก่าพัฒนา | 10 | 5,857 | |
| 3. | Khao Noi | เขาน้อย | 11 | 4,936 |
References
- ↑ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งเขตท้องที่อำเภอภูเวียง จังหวัดขอนแก่น ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอเวียงเก่า (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 123 (49 ง): 5. May 16, 2006.
- ↑ แถลงผลการประชุม ครม. ประจำวันที่ 15 พ.ค. 2550 (in Thai). Manager Online.
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอฆ้องชัย...และอำเภอเหล่าเสือโก้ก พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๐ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 124 (46 ก): 14–21. August 24, 2007.